Lung Cancer Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed worldwide. It happens when cells in the lung start growing and dividing in an uncontrolled way, forming a tumour, an abnormal lump of cells, that can make breathing difficult and, if not treated, spread to other parts of the body. Not every lung cancer behaves the same way. Some grow slowly over years, others progress within weeks, which is why correctly identifying the type matters so much. At CritiCare Asia Hospitals, our team provides lung cancer treatment in Kurla, Mumbai, with clear explanations at every step and cashless insurance support where applicable.
Symptoms of Lung Cancer
Early lung cancer often causes no symptoms at all, which is one reason it's frequently found late. When symptoms do appear, they can include:
A persistent cough that gets worse over time
Coughing up blood (haemoptysis), meaning blood mixed with sputum or mucus
Chest pain or discomfort, especially when breathing
Shortness of breath or wheezing
A hoarse voice that doesn't go away
Unexplained weight loss and tiredness
Chest infections that keep coming back
If cancer has spread beyond the lungs, it can also cause bone pain or nervous-system symptoms such as headaches and weakness, depending on where it has travelled.
Types of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is broadly divided into two types, and which one a patient has changes almost every decision that follows.
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) makes up about 85% of cases and includes a few subtypes:
Adenocarcinoma
the most common subtype, usually found in the outer part of the lung, and the type most often seen in people who have never smoked.Squamous cell carcinoma
develops closer to the central airways and is strongly linked to smoking.Large cell carcinoma
less common, but tends to grow and spread faster than other NSCLC subtypes.
Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) makes up the remaining 10 to 15% of cases. It grows faster, spreads earlier, and is almost always linked to heavy smoking. Because SCLC is often found at a later stage, treatment is planned differently from NSCLC from the start. Speak to our lung cancer specialists in Kurla for a detailed diagnosis and treatment plan.
Risk Factors of Lung Cancer
Smoking is by far the biggest risk factor, both active smoking and long-term exposure to someone else's smoke. Other things that raise risk include radon gas (a naturally occurring gas that can build up indoors) in homes, asbestos exposure at work, and long-term air pollution. A family history of lung cancer, previous chest radiation, and conditions such as COPD (a long-term lung condition that makes breathing harder) or pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lungs) add to the risk as well.
Screening of Lung Cancer
For people at high risk, usually long-term heavy smokers over 50, low-dose CT screening can pick up suspicious spots before any symptoms appear, when treatment options are still wide open. Speak to our oncologists at our lung cancer hospital in Kurla to understand whether screening is right for you.
How is Lung Cancer Diagnosed?
Diagnosis usually starts with imaging, followed by a tissue sample to confirm the diagnosis. Common tests include bronchoscopy (a thin camera passed into the airways to look and take samples), CT-guided biopsy for spots near the edge of the lung, and PET-CT scans to check how far the disease has spread. For NSCLC, biomarker testing, checking for markers such as EGFR, ALK, and PD-L1, is now a standard part of diagnosis, since the results decide whether a patient qualifies for targeted therapy or immunotherapy.
Treatment Options for Lung Cancer
Treatment depends on the type of cancer, its stage, and the biomarker results from diagnosis.
Surgery
removing part or all of the lung (lobectomy or pneumonectomy) for cancer that hasn't spread, using minimally invasive techniques such as VATS (keyhole chest surgery) where suitable.Radiation therapy
used alone or with other treatments, especially for tumours that aren't suitable for surgery.Chemotherapy
medicines that treat cancer cells throughout the body, central to SCLC treatment and used for NSCLC when surgery isn't an option.Targeted therapy
medicines matched to specific genetic changes found through biomarker testing.Immunotherapy
treatment that helps the body's own immune system fight cancer cells, guided by PD-L1 test results.
Speak to our surgical oncology team to understand if lung cancer surgery in Kurla is right for you.
Preventive Care for Lung Cancer
Quitting smoking is the single most effective step, along with avoiding secondhand smoke.
Testing homes and workplaces for radon, the leading risk factor after smoking.
Using protective measures in jobs with asbestos or other industrial exposure.
Limiting long-term exposure to air pollution where possible.
Lung Cancer Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla
Getting the right care shouldn't mean long journeys or confusing paperwork. At CritiCare Asia Hospitals, the best cancer hospital in Kurla, consultations, scans, and treatment planning are arranged so patients don't lose unnecessary time, and our billing team explains insurance and cashless approval clearly before treatment starts. Diagnosis begins with imaging, biopsy, and biomarker testing to understand not just the stage of the disease but its biology, which then guides whether surgery, radiation, targeted therapy, or a combination is the right path. Our oncology team talks through each option with the patient in plain language, weighing treatment intensity against overall health. If you have persistent respiratory symptoms or risk factors that need checking, speak with our team about screening and next steps.